Microfiche

Microform Viewing and Printing

The Health Sciences Library has a Microfilm ScanPro2000 (microfilm and microfiche) available for public use. It is located at the "hslscanner" computer station in the Commons area.

To View Microform

  • Logon to the "hslscanner" computer workstation.
  • Open PowerScan2000 on the desktop screen.
  • Select tab that matches your microform.
  • Pull out the loading tray on the ScanPro2000 unit to lift the top glass plate.
    • To load microfilm: follow the diagrams on the load/uptake reels. The film goes between the top and bottom glass plates.
    • To load microfiche: place the sheet between the top and bottom glass plates (usually with top of fiche facing towards you).
  • Adjust the loading tray and/or advance the reel until the desired image is visible on the computer screen.
  • Use the tab buttons (Home, Adjust, File, Setup) to adjust the image as needed. A printed guide is located on the desk.
  • Use the computer mouse to navigate content viewing on the screen.

To Save

  • Click on the File tab
  • Click the Scan to Drive#1 to save the image in the "MyScans" folder located on the desktop (C: drive). Click Scan to Drive#2 to save to a USB stick (E: drive). Note: If your USB stick shows up as drive F, you will not be able to save to it. If that happens, switch to the other USB port (E: drive).

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